Express Tower of London Tour with Crown Jewels Access
Bypass queues with pre-booked entry, hear royal tales on the grounds, then explore independently
For travelers short on time but big on history, this is the Tower done right. Pre-booked tickets get you past the queues, and a storytelling guide covers the fortress grounds in a compact 1.5 hours—just enough to grasp where Anne Boleyn died, how Traitors' Gate worked, and what made the Bloody Tower so sinister. Afterward, you're free to independently admire coronation crowns in the Jewel House and climb the ancient White Tower. It's efficient, engaging, and leaves time for afternoon tea.
What You Get With This Tour
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Hear secrets the stones won't tell
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Expert, English-speaking guide
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Timed Tower of London tickets
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Traitors' Gate and Grounds tour
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Access to Crown Jewels, Bloody Tower, and White Tower
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Guide gratuities
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Guided tour of Crown Jewels
Tour Itinerary
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Meet your guide at the Tower of London Gift Shop
Your tour begins outside the Tower of London Gift Shop, where your guide greets you with stories already brewing. With pre-booked tickets in hand, you'll breeze past the ticket lines and head straight toward the fortress that's been standing guard over the Thames for nearly 1,000 years. -
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Enter the Tower of London with timed entry
Walk through the formidable stone walls that once imprisoned kings, queens, and traitors. Your guide sets the scene, explaining how this royal palace turned into England's most notorious prison and execution site. -
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Tour the Tower's historic grounds
Stroll the cobblestone paths where history unfolded in blood and power. You'll pause at Traitors' Gate, where accused prisoners arrived by boat, and hear the chilling final moments of Anne Boleyn at Tower Green. Your guide brings the Bloody Tower, Yeoman Warders, and royal scandals to life with tales you won't find in textbooks. -
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Explore the Crown Jewels and White Tower independently
Your guided portion wraps up after 1.5 hours, but your ticket grants you unlimited time to explore inside at your own pace. Head into the Jewel House to see the Crown Jewels up close, then climb the White Tower to view royal armor and medieval weaponry. Allow about an hour for this portion. -
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Your tour finishes inside the Tower of London
After soaking in centuries of history, exit when you're ready. The Tower Hill Underground station is just steps away, or linger along the Thames for riverside views and a well-earned pint.
Additional Information
Good to know:
Tour Duration: The guided portion of this tour lasts approximately 1.5 hours, during which your guide will lead you through the grounds of the Tower of London. This time does not include free time to explore the White Tower or the Jewel House independently, so please allow additional time in your schedule.
Tours Change March 15, 2026: For tours departing between now and March 14, 2026, the guided portion lasts 2.5 hours. This includes free time to explore the White Tower and the Jewel House independently. For tours departing on or after March 15, 2026, the guided portion is reduced to 1.5 hours.
Accessibility: Unfortunately, this tour is not wheelchair accessible due to uneven surfaces and old stone stairways.
Check-in: Arrive 15 minutes early for check-in at the meeting point so the group can enter sites on time.
Your 1.5-hour tour includes:
Expert English-speaking guide
Pre-booked Tower of London tickets with timed entry
Guided tour of the Tower's historic grounds
Access to the Crown Jewels
Access to the White Tower
Unlimited time for independent exploration (recommended 1 hour)
Maximum group size of 20
What to bring:
Comfortable walking shoes
Weather-appropriate clothing
Camera
Water bottle
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Customer Reviews
Beginning the day with this tour was a great decision. The calm pace and early access made the Tower feel enjoyable rather than overwhelming for first time visitors exploring London attractions early.
This tour balanced convenience and learning well. Early access, smooth organization, and useful explanations made the experience worthwhile.
The guide added real value to the experience. Clear explanations and helpful context made the Tower’s long history easier to understand and appreciate while walking through historic areas calmly together outdoors comfortably.
The Tower felt less intimidating with a guide. The history was explained clearly, and the Crown Jewels were a standout highlight.
Choosing this tour made visiting the Tower simple. Everything was organized, the timing worked well, and the highlights were covered efficiently without wasting time waiting in long lines outside entrances early morning.
Frequently Asked Questions
What to bring?
Comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate clothing. The Tower includes cobblestones and a mix of indoor/outdoor areas.
What to bring?
Comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate clothing. The Tower includes cobblestones and a mix of indoor/outdoor areas.
What language is this available in?
English by default. Need another language? Contact us and we’ll do our best to accommodate you.
Can I take photos?
Yes—photos are allowed throughout the Tower, except inside the Jewel House.
